Pantone Color of the Year for 2015: PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala

Rich and Charismatic, Marsala Tastefully Fulfills with Complex Sophistication

Pantone LLC, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala, a naturally robust and earthy wine red, as the Color of the Year for 2015.

"While PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid (click here to read), the captivating 2014 color of the year, encouraged creativity and innovation, Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

"Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness. This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors."

Marsala for Interiors
Complex and full-bodied without overpowering, Marsala provides a unifying element for interior spaces. Add elegance to any room by incorporating this rich and welcoming hue in accent pieces, accessories and paint. Marsala's plush characteristics are enhanced when the color is applied to textured surfaces, making it an ideal choice for rugs and upholstered living room furniture.

Nurturing and fulfilling, Marsala is a natural fit for the kitchen and dining room - making it ideal for tabletop, small appliances and linens throughout the home. The hue will be especially prominent in striping and floral patterns found in printed placemats, dinnerware, bedding and throws.

Marsala for Graphic Design
A rich contrasting color, Marsala is ideal for use in graphic design and packaging. Eye-catching, but not overwhelming or bright, consumers are immediately drawn to the hue, making it an alluring shade at point-of-purchase. As packaging becomes increasingly more artistic, Marsala will be a natural fit for both high- and low-tech materials, including on-shelf periodicals as well as printed assets, like calendars and stationery.

Cross-Referencing to Other PANTONE Libraries
PANTONE 18-1438 Marsala can also be cross-referenced to all other PANTONE Libraries including PANTONE PLUS for graphic design. 

For cross-referencing information, click here or see pantone.com/ColoroftheYear.

NOTE: These cross-references are only to be used as a starting point. They were calculated using spectral data under controlled lighting. Pantone strongly recommends that you reference current PANTONE Color Standards before making final color decisions. You may find better visual matches under your preferred lighting conditions. PANTONE Colors displayed herein may not match PANTONE-identified standards. Consult current PANTONE Color Publications for accurate color.

All images are courtesy of Pantone - www.pantone.com

About the PANTONE Color of the Year

The color of the year selection requires careful consideration and, to arrive at the selection, Pantone quite literally combs the world looking for color influences. This can include the entertainment industry and films that are in production, traveling art collections, hot new artists, popular travel destinations and other socio-economic conditions. Influences may also stem from technology, availability of new textures and effects that impact color, and even upcoming sports events that capture worldwide attention. For more than a decade, Pantone's Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design. www.pantone.com/ColoroftheYear 

Pantone

Pantone LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, has been the world's color authority for almost 50 years, providing design professionals with products and services for the colorful exploration and expression of creativity. Always a source for color inspiration, Pantone also offers designer-inspired products and services for consumers. 

More information is available at www.pantone.com

Barbie Penthouse by Nicole Sassaman

Nicole Sassaman, redesigned this exclusive residence, the 'Barbie Penthouse',  which was formerly owned by the Handler family, who started and owned Mattel Toys. 

 Living Room

Nicole Sassaman has purchased this property from Barbara "Barbie" Segal, the inspiration for the original Barbie doll, and felt it only right to honor such a legend throughout the redesign of the space. 

She has started from scratch and removed every wall and window to give the space a fresh look and feel. The results were equal parts sophistication and fun! 

 Living Room and Dining Area

Every corner that you turn has an unexpected surprise and is layered with the finest materials creating just the right balance of unforgettable details. 

This property will amaze you with its design and the views of the entire city of Los Angeles will leave you speechless!

  Kitchen and Dining Area

  Entryway and Wine Storage

  Hallway

  Master Bedroom

 Master Bathroom and Vanity

 Guest Bedroom

 Kids Bedroom

 Powder Room

All images courtesy of Nicole Sassaman. 

To view all the images of the Barbie Penthouse please visit:

http://www.nicolesassaman.com/design/residential/barbie-penthouse

About Nicole Sassaman
Nicole Sassaman is one of the leading tastemakers in the design, real estate and entertainment industries. She is widely known as a top real-estate flipper, designer, and television host who has now released two critically acclaimed books, Design Life, and most recently, 100 Sassy Tips: Renovation.

Nicole has been featured on HGTV, Fine Living, and the Style Network, dishing her favorite 'Sassy' tips and tricks for design ideas at every budget. She is known for her design philosophy that anything is possible and sees every wall as a door. Nicole is a true "Jill-of-all-trades" and is a skilled welder and builder ­ fully equipped with her Gucci tool belt.

She has designed and sold more than 100 residences in Los Angeles, including luxurious high-rise buildings in Century City and high-end homes in the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills and Malibu, including the Greta Garbo Estate. Nicole recently completed a total renovation of the "Barbie" penthouse in Century City and is currently furnishing homes in The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas.

For more information please visit www.nicolesassaman.com

Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze

From the delicate nested spirals of a sunflower's seeds, to the ridges of a majestic mountain range, to the layout of the universe, mathematical patterns abound in the natural world. Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze is a new permanent exhibit that will expose and explain the patterns that surround us.


MSI "Numbers in Nature" from Leviathan on Vimeo.

As you enter Numbers in Nature, lenticular images and an immersive large-format film reveal these repeating patterns hidden throughout nature: spirals, occurrences of the "golden ratio" (ɸ), Voronoi patterns, and fractal branching.

Photo courtesy of Leviathan.

The exhibit's centerpiece is the 1,800-square-foot mirror maze, where you'll find yourself in a sea of equilateral triangle chambers that repeat in a dizzying array of mirrors. Can you navigate the maze to find the secrets within?

Complete your journey through Numbers in Nature in a gallery of interactive digital displays and stations, where you can discover even more patterns and ratios in nature-including those found in your own body and in centuries of music, art and architecture. You'll never look at the world the same way again.

The Museum of Science and Industry is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, and contains such magnificent exhibits as an enormous U-505 submarine and a full-scale home of the future. Numbers in Nature, the institution's latest permanent exhibit and newest collaboration with Leviathan, explores the recurrence of patterns and mathematics in our natural world through artful film and interactive installations.

Photo courtesy of Leviathan.

Beginning with an ultra-widescreen theater, we help introduce these phenomena through immersive video content, combining original and existing photography with motion graphics and visual effects. To give guests some hands-on learning, a series of interactive installations (and a mind-bending mirror maze) further explain individual scientific principles touched on in the film. 

Guests can look into a two-way mirror and see their own natural proportions superimposed Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man in real time; or virtually explore 3D spirals, voronoi and other patterns that appear naturally using nothing but the wave of a hand. 

Combining simple analog controls such as knobs, wheels and blocks with cutting-edge technology such as touchscreens, Kinect cameras and Leap Motion sensors, our team designed nearly a dozen dynamic experiences to not only engage children and adults alike but also remain relevant well into the next decade.


About Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, one of the largest science museums in the world, is home to more than 35,000 artifacts and 400,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity.

Location
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637

Hours
through November 23:
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas

For more information please visit www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/numbers-in-nature/


About Leviathan
Leviathan is a conceptual design company that creates engaging narrative content and experiences for brands and entertainers worldwide.

The bold images they conceive appear on stages and architecture, in themed destinations and on screens of all sizes, accompanying famous faces and household names. Leviathan teams build experiences to enthrall audiences, initiate conversations and keep the crowds coming.

Every day, Leviathan's artists and engineers help transform the worlds of commercial advertising, live events, film, television and environments. 

For more information please visit http://www.lvthn.com

MakerBot Launches Exclusive Partnership with Martha Stewart Omnimedia

New Licensing Agreement Brings the Martha Stewart Design Aesthetic to 3D Printing

MakerBot, a world leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (MSLO), announced an exclusive agreement to distribute 3D printing materials and jointly develop 3D printable designs. 

MakerBot launches exclusive agreement with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to develop and market Martha Stewart for MakerBot® Filament and Martha Stewart for MakerBot Digital Store collections. Three new filament colors and a Trellis Digital Store Collection are available at www.makerbot.com. Photo courtesy of MakerBot.

The collaboration includes Martha Stewart for MakerBot Filament, MakerBot's first-ever co-branded collection of MakerBot Filament, as well as Martha Stewart for MakerBot Digital Store collections, with models to be purchased, downloaded and 3D printed on a MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer. Three new Martha Stewart for MakerBot PLA Filament colors and the first Martha Stewart for MakerBot Digital Store collection, the Trellis Collection, are available at makerbot.com and on MakerBot's Digital Store.

"We are big fans of Martha Stewart and her thematic designs," noted Jenny Lawton, acting CEO of MakerBot. "We think her creations and colors are a natural fit for 3D printing. Seeing a renowned lifestyle brand such as MSLO introduce 3D printable merchandise is a true testament to their company's innovative outlook. By working with the MSLO team, we're able to broaden our reach and bring Martha Stewart's design aesthetic to an entirely new audience."

Martha Stewart Trellis Digital Store Collection are available at www.makerbot.com. Photo courtesy of MakerBot.

The MakerBot and MSLO partnership is a relationship that MakerBot describes as a true collaboration. Martha Stewart and her team of designers are working side by side with the MakerBot design teams to produce MakerBot Digital Store collections that allow customers to easily 3D print premium Martha Stewart content in custom Martha Stewart colors. 

MakerBot created the MakerBot Digital Store to sell original, fun and collectible digital content specifically designed for MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers. 

The MakerBot Digital Store offers a wide selection of 3D printable models that are verified by MakerBot as easy to print, and the new Martha Stewart designs will add to the store's variety of useful 3D printing options.

"We are thrilled to work with MakerBot to bring our signature color palette and designs to the world of 3D printing," noted Martha Stewart, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of MSLO. "3D printing allows for cost-effective product design without compromising artisanal character. With this partnership, we are able to leverage our expertise and expand our business into the exciting new 3D printing category."

The initial Martha Stewart for MakerBot PLA Filament colors, Lemon Drop, Robin's Egg and Jadeite, are available at MakerBot Retail Stores in New York, Boston and Greenwich, Connecticut, and online at store.makerbot.com/pla-filament. These new Martha Stewart colors join more than 20 other MakerBot PLA Filament colors that are made to add a fun and dynamic element to 3D printing. All MakerBot Filaments are manufactured to produce the highest quality 3D prints. MakerBot PLA Filaments are also the best, purest and most consistent filaments for MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers.

The first Martha Stewart for MakerBot Digital Store collection, the Trellis Collection, allows MakerBot users to download exclusive table accessory designs. This first collection offers a coaster, napkin ring, place card holder and LED votive holder and is available at digitalstore.makerbot.com/martha-stewart. Individual designs start at $0.99 and the full collection is available for $2.99. 

About MakerBot 
MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd., is leading the Next Industrial Revolution by setting the standards in reliable and affordable desktop 3D printing. Founded in 2009, MakerBot sells desktop 3D printers to innovative and industry-leading customers worldwide, including engineers, architects, designers, educators and consumers. To learn more about MakerBot, visit www.makerbot.com. 

About Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. The company reaches approximately 100 million consumers across all media platforms each month and has a growing retail presence in thousands of retail locations. MSLO's media brands, available across multiple platforms, include Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings; the company also offers books and utility apps. MSLO's television and video programming includes the "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" and "Martha Bakes" series on PBS, in addition to made-for-the-web video and a vast library of how-to content available online. "Martha Live," a radio show hosted by Martha Stewart, airs every weekday on SiriusXM Channel 109. MSLO also designs high-quality Martha Stewart products in a range of lifestyle categories available through select retailers, including The Home Depot, Macy's, JCPenney, Staples, PetSmart, Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores. The MSLO family of brands also includes Chef Emeril Lagasse's media and merchandising properties. Additional information about MSLO is available at www.marthastewart.com.

New Wildfox Flagship Store in Iconic Sunset Plaza Shopping District of Los Angeles

Los Angeles-based women's label, Wildfox Couture, has officially opened the doors to its first flagship retail store in the iconic Sunset Plaza shopping district of Los Angeles, CA.

Wildfox CEO Jimmy Sommers says, "We are thrilled our customers finally have the opportunity to experience all of our products in one place. The flagship location will always carry the newest and widest assortment of styles. The space is meant to feel like walking into the ultimate Wildfox girl's dream closet. The look of the store will change with the release of every collection so I want customers to experience each campaign photo shoot brought to life."

The 2,000 square foot space will showcase the brand's iconic ultra-soft, graphic tees, jumpers, dresses, and bottoms, angora blend sweater knits, eyewear, denim, swimwear as well as the full Kids range. 

The exterior façade is characterized by Wildfox's signature peach-pink color, black and white awnings and a pink neon sign in the center front window which reads "Fall in Love" - a slogan the brand has used since one of its first seasons.

Designed by Katie Hurley, Owner and Founder of Fineas+Clover, the flagship's décor is best described as an eclectic fusion of locally sourced, vintage pieces with modern accents. Expertly blending antique Mastercraft brass tables and delicate vintage china displays complemented by etched filigree mirrors and hand blown glass chandeliers, the interior transforms the Wildfox personality into a physical space patrons can experience on an intimate level.

The interior boasts 15 foot beamed ceilings, travertine floors, a fireplace, and patio cabana, which will serve as an area to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Lining the walls of three shag carpeted dressing room areas is custom wallpaper featuring collages of the brand's most iconic campaign imagery in a sepia tone topped with a shiny, metallic coating.

Launching exclusively in-store for holiday season, customers will be able to completely customize their own sunglasses by pairing any existing frame with a lens finish of their choice. Leenabell jewelry designer, Monica Stanley, has several of her collections available for purchase in the Wildfox store. Ranging from dainty to chunky, vintage to modern, and fine to custom, price points are between $100-1800.

Inside the store, a live DJ set by BOYSTOWN kept the energy high while guests shopped Wildfox's Fall collection were treated to manicures by NCLA, makeup touch ups by Blushington, and a variety of refreshments and specialty cocktails provided by SVEDKA, Veuve Clicquot champagne, Château D'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé, Heineken, Perrier and Red Bull. The store's parking lot was transformed into a backyard lined with ivy hedges - equipped with a photobooth, ping pong table, sushi bar by Sushiya, and the HEARTSREVOLUTION Ice Cream Truck covered in Swarovski crystals.

Model Alessandra Ambrosio attends the Wildfox Flagship Store Launch Party on October 16, 2014 in West Hollywood, California.

(Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Wildfox)

Model Alessandra Ambrosio (wearing Wildfox beanie) and Wildfox CEO Jimmy Sommers attend the Wildfox Flagship Store Launch Party on October 16, 2014 in West Hollywood, California. 

(Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Wildfox)

About Wildfox

Wildfox is a Los Angeles-based women's label founded in 2007. Known for its iconic campaigns, dreamlike quality, and clothes that tell a story, the brand has grown to include categories outside the core knitwear range, including Denim, Essentials, Intimates, Kids, Pajamas, Sun, Swim, and a White Label collection of luxuriously soft sweater knits, laces, chiffons, velour, and sequins. Wildfox launched its first flagship store in Los Angeles in September 2014 with additional U.S. locations planned for Malibu, New York, Miami, and Chicago. 

In partnership with Elizabeth Arden, the brand is set to introduce its first fragrance for summer 2015. The brand can be found in better retail boutiques nationwide including Ron Herman, Planet Blue, Akira, and Shopbop, along with select department stores such as Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. Internationally, Wildfox is distributed in over 30 countries worldwide including the U.K., France, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Russia, and Taiwan and can be found in such stores as Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Matches, and TSUM.

Wildfox Flagship Store

8710 Sunset Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90069

Hours: 11am-7pm Sunday-Thursday and 

11am-9pm Friday & Saturday

Tel: +1 310.855.9030

For more information please visit:
www.wildfoxcouture.com
twitter.com/WILDFOXCOUTURE
facebook.com/IHeartWildfoxCouture
instagram.com/WildfoxCouture
#TAKEMETOWILDFOX

All Store Photos by Elizabeth Daniels, Courtesy of Wildfox & @PeoplesRevTeam

Joseph Joseph Nest Storage Set

Compact Food Storage Container Sets

Joseph Joseph does it again with the Nest Compact Storage Container Set. This innovative, space-saving design neatly combines the bases and lids for six sizes of storage container in the same space as one.

The problem with most sets of storage containers is that they take up precious cupboard space when not in use and usually require lids and bases to be stored separately. This can make pairing the corresponding elements a real hassle.

Joseph Joseph Nest Storage 12 Piece Set

With the Nest Compact Storage Container Set, bases nest neatly inside each other and lids snap conveniently together making them very easy to find.

All elements are clearly color-coded for speedy pairing. When closed all containers are airtight. Lids and bases are freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe.

The 8 Piece Set includes; 2 - 8oz, 2 - 18oz, 2 - 37oz and 2 - 63oz containers. BPA free. By Joseph Joseph, masters of form and function.

Joseph Joseph Nest Storage 8 Piece Set | Buy this item

Joseph Joseph Nest Storage 8 Piece Set | Buy this item

Features

• Easy-find, snap-together color-coded storage container set
• Innovative space-saving design; access any size container or lid easily
• Airtight lids with easy-pull tabs snap together for easy access
• Freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe
• 8-piece BPA free set

Availability
Usually ships in 24 hours | Ships from and sold by Trendsetter Interiors Amazon Store

For more information please visit www.josephjoseph.com | All photos courtesy of Joseph Joseph.

Rolls-Royce Announces New Technology and Logistics Centre

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced that a new Technology and Logistics Centre will be built at Bognor Regis, close to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, West Sussex. The new 30,000m2 centre will consolidate a number of current logistics functions and allow for future expansion.

The Technology and Logistics Centre will be located on the Oldlands Farm Business Park on the northern edge of Bognor Regis, eight miles from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Centre will be ideally situated to take advantage of the forthcoming Bognor Regis Northern Relief Road, due to open in 2015. Around 200 people will be employed at the Centre, with a number of new roles created in addition to those transferred from existing logistics functions. The Technology and Logistics Centre is planned to be fully operational in early 2016.

The site has been identified by Arun District Council as part of its 'Enterprise Bognor Regis' initiative. The area is being developed as a new premier business location in West Sussex, reserved for mixed office, industrial and supporting development to deliver a new generation of buildings in a high quality environment to sustain both newly established and growing businesses. Rolls-Royce will be the first major business to take advantage of the initiative.

The Technology and Logistics Centre will consolidate three current operations - an inbound warehouse for production parts; a distribution centre, including an inbound body store and finished car store and a workshop for car preparation. The Centre will be managed on behalf of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars by an external logistics provider.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, "I am delighted to announce our new Technology and Logistics Centre, which reflects the sustainable development and ongoing success of our business. Every Rolls-Royce motor car is built at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood and this new facility will provide the required local logistics support for our current and future models." He continued, "Rolls-Royce is a British manufacturing success and we remain fully committed to building our future here in West Sussex."

Business Minister, Matthew Hancock, said, "This terrific new centre at Bognor Regis will give a huge boost to the local economy, and safeguard 200 jobs. It's testament to one of our Great British success stories, Rolls-Royce, and its valued contribution to UK manufacturing."

Nick Gibb MP for Bognor Regis & Littlehampton and Minister of State for Schools, said, "To have attracted a company of the calibre of Rolls-Royce to Bognor Regis is a major coup for our town. The association of Rolls-Royce with Bognor Regis, Chichester, Goodwood and West Sussex can only help the long term economic prosperity of the area. Credit and thanks should go to Arun District Council's leadership and hard work and the Board of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars for the opportunities this new facility will deliver for our town."

Councillor Mrs Gill Brown, Leader of Arun District Council, said, "This is exceptionally good news for Bognor Regis and the district as a whole. We are delighted that Rolls-Royce has chosen to base their new Technology and Logistics Centre at Enterprise Bognor Regis. The council is committed to supporting business growth and the creation of more employment opportunities in the area. The foresight shown by the council to retain this strategic site for employment uses and progress a Local Development Order is evidence that we are very much open and ready for business. This is a significant step forward for the regeneration of Bognor Regis and I am confident more will come in the near future. We welcome Rolls-Royce and look forward to future opportunities to work together."

Ron Crank, Chief Executive of Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership, said, "We very much welcome this new investment and further expansion by Rolls-Royce in West Sussex. It will help our region to remain at the cutting edge of automotive design, logistics and manufacture, whilst creating opportunities for local people to develop careers with a globally renowned company."

For more information please visit Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com